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I'm scheduled for laser treatment in 2 weeks. what can i expect?

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Depends: What is the laser for? Focal/prp laser for diabetic slt laser for glaucoma ecp laser for intraoperative glaucoma yag laser for capsule opacification yag for peripheral iridectomy lasik for refractive under a flap prp for refractive without a flap] lasek, variation of lasik and prp.

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Answered 9/2/2015

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